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Rotating an AIM-120

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Russel Whitehall, left, a weapons team chief, and Senior Airman Lainer England, right, a weapons load crew member, both assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rotate an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while spectators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The two load crews are comprised of three members from either the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit or the 13th AMU. The competitions recognize superior performers and keeps weapons loaders’ skills sharp while boosting unit morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Turning wrenches, loading weapons

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lanier England, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, prepares a BRU-57A bomb rack prior to loading a munition during the 3rd quarter loading competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The 35th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcons are multi-role fighter aircraft capable of performing the suppression of enemy air defenses mission. With the largest area of responsibility of any Air Force major command, Pacific Air Forces’ responsibility covers more than 100 million square miles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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In it to win it

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Farhan Howard, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load team member, operates an MJ-1 lift truck during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The truck transports, loads and unloads a wide variety of munitions, supplies and can lift approximately 3,000 pounds. The MJ-1, also known as a “jammer”, serves as the standard USAF bomb loading vehicle since the 1950s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Post load inspection

U.S. Air Force weapons standardization Airmen with the 35th Maintenance Group conduct a post loading inspection after securing three various munitions on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. Supplying the F-16 with munitions is one way the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew Airmen display their ambition for excellence and exemplify what it takes to accomplish the mission. As an integral part of load crew tradition, these competitions furthers skills and promotes camaraderie within the unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Safe and secure

A three-man load crew with the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure a Joint Direct Attack Munition GBU-38 to a BRU-57A bomb rack during the 2nd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. A JDAM enables employment of accurate air-to-surface weapons against high priority fixed and relocatable targets from the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The purpose of a load crew competition is to recognize superior performers and keep weapons loaders’ skills sharp and ready for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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U.S., Japan join together during annual traffic safety campaign

Nobuhiro Izumida, the Misawa City police chief, speaks on behalf of the Misawa City Police during the Prefectural Summer Traffic Safety Campaign 2017, at Misawa City, Japan, July 21, 2017. The event highlighted traffic safety and reminded service members and civilians to take precautionary measures while behind the wheel in order to minimize accidents. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Bacon)
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U.S., Japan join together during annual traffic safety campaign

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert, speaks on behalf of Misawa Air Base at the Prefectural Summer Traffic Safety Campaign 2017, at Misawa City, Japan, July 21, 2017. Several city officials spoke on Misawa’s traffic incidents for the past year, with a total of 140 injuries, two major accidents and two fatalities. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Bacon)
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U.S., Japan join together during annual traffic safety campaign

City leaders and Misawa Air Base unit commanders come together for the Prefectural Summer Traffic Safety Campaign 2017, at Misawa City, Japan, July 21, 2017. During the campaign, the Misawa City vice mayor, chief of police and speaker of Misawa City assembly provided their inputs on the past year’s accident records. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Bacon)
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U.S., Japan join together during annual traffic safety campaign

U.S. Navy Sailors listen during the Prefectural Summer Traffic Safety Campaign 2017, at Misawa City, Japan, July 21, 2017. Hundreds of community members and U.S. service members attended the campaign in support of preventing traffic incidents and enjoyed an Edo-period traffic safety play at the end of the campaign, which encouraged members to always follow traffic laws. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Bacon)
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Dissimilar air combat-training assures PACAF commitment

An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during a dissimilar air combat-training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The DAC-T is a practice of using various aircraft, while integrating with other national forces, to execute one common goal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Dissimilar air combat-training assures PACAF commitment

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots sit through a dissimilar air combat-training brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The DAC-T allows for U.S. and JASDF pilots to identify any potential errors in their tactics, as well as visualize how working with other nations will be like during large force exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Dissimilar air combat-training assures PACAF commitment

F-16 Fighting Falcons and F-2 Viper Zeros prepare for take-off during a dissimilar air combat-training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The F-16s had the duty of providing a suppression of enemy air defenses and escorting the F-2s into the targets area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Dissimilar air combat-training assures PACAF commitment

Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2 Viper Zeros wait on standby as F-16 Fighting Falcons prepare to deploy for a dissimilar air combat-training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. The F-16s escorted and cleared the area of enemy ground-to- air missiles and ensured the F-2s were not targeted as they focused on deploying their air-to- ground missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Dissimilar air combat-training assures PACAF commitment

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pilots sit in a dissimilar air combat-training brief at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2017. During the brief, personnel discussed any mistakes, communication problems and tactic differences that occurred during the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrod Vickers)
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Aircrew flight equipment sustains F-16 pilot lives

U.S. Air Force Col. Travis Rex, left, the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, receives a pre-flight inspection by Staff Sgt. Faitha Brookings, right, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. After donning flight equipment, AFE personnel jolt and tug their suits ensuring survival amenities are secured and no tears or holes formed in their uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Aircrew flight equipment sustains F-16 pilot lives

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Smeeding, the 35th Fighter Wing Pacific Air Force F-16 Demonstration Team pilot, puts on his boot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. The aircrew flight equipment personnel fits each pilot's G-suit to their size and ensures all equipment is serviceable before their departure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Aircrew flight equipment sustains F-16 pilot lives

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Faitha Brookins, the 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment NCO in charge, cleans a joint mounted cueing system helmet at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. Every day the AFE shop maintains the cleanliness and functionality of the pilot's equipment while performing thorough routine checks during their shift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Aircrew flight equipment sustains F-16 pilot lives

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dominic Cicci, right, and Senior Airman Coty Buckley, left, both 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians, perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. The AFE shop oversees pilots' item serviceablility and restocks their uniform with supplies like water and food if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Aircrew flight equipment sustains F-16 pilot lives

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Markzon, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot, tests his MBU 20/P breathing mask at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. Before take-off, a preflight check is performed by aircrew flight equipments Airmen, ensuring all equipment functions properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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Aircrew flight equipment sustains F-16 pilot lives

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dominic Cicci, a 35th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, verifies a compass's magnetic pull is pointing nirth at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2017. Along with water, flares and fire starters, a pilot's survival vest contains different components to sustain them if they become stranded and need to be rescued. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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